Our Story…
Our roots started with Spencer and Caroline Grady. In the 1800's a seed was planted and a tree began to grow. And, as it grew its roots began to spread. The tree symbolizes the family which is true and good, and does not dim with the years, but stays alive within the heart. Our trees and roots are good, we must treasure them with care. Life without a family tree and roots would be like a burned forest. The roots from our ancestors, have joined us together and nourished our family with strength. We must nurture the new roots with water, and minerals of love. These trees and roots remain as a symbol of our family bond, strength, pride, heritage and faith to continue to exist and not be cut down.
(Photo Credit: Historian James Grady (son of Douglas Grady) created this Family Tree.)
SPENCER GRADY
A Little About One Of The Very First Gradys...
According to the 1900 census, Spencer Grady, our forefather was born November 1839.
He married a young lady from Alabama whose name was Caroline.
Eleven children were recorded on the census.
Spencer was described as a farmer with a tough and spirited personality who loved horses.
He was born of course in Muldoon, Texas.
Caroline was described as easy going. She loved coffee and smoked a cobb pipe.
She was of Irish-American Indian descent. Spencer and Caroline died in 1911 and 1918 respectively.
MULDOON, TEXAS
Muldoon is a small, unincorporated community in southwestern Faytte County, Texas, located along FM 154, roughly 10 miles north of Flatonia and 16 miles southwest of La Grange. Originally granted in 1831 to Father Michael Muldoon, the town was platted in 1886 with the arrival of the railway. It is known for its rural atmosphere, historic “Muldoon blue sandstone”.
For Those Of You That Have Not Had The Pleasure Of Visiting Muldoon, It Is The Place Of Birth Of One Of The Very First Gradys; Spencer Grady. Here Is A Bit Of Historical Information.
Muldoon Was A Railroad Station On The Waco Branch Of The San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad, Midway Between Flatonia And West Point. In Its Neighborhood Are The Large Rock Quarries Of Hon A. B. Kerr, From Which Rock Was Shipped To Galveston For The Construction Of The Jetties. The Surrounding Country Is Mostly Postoak.
The Muldoon Country Was Settled In The 1830'S. It Was Named After Rev. Father Juguel (Michael) Muldoon, A Resident Catholic Priest Of Mexico, To Whom The Mexican Government Had Granted Four Leagues Of Land In Fayette County. On One Of These Leagues The Town Of Muldoon Is Situated. It Was Built In 1886.
Grady Reunion History
In 1989 our cousin Dr. Wanda Grady Ward had the vision to organize our first Grady Family Reunion. This reunion came into fruition on Memorial Day Weekend in Austin, TX on May 25-27, 1990. Every two years from 1990-1998 the Grady Reunion alternated having reunions hosted in Austin, San Antonio and Houston.
After 28 years we have a new generation of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins who are excited to learn about their heritage, honor their elders, connect with relatives known and unknown.
We invite all descendants of Spencer and Caroline Grady to join us in Houston on October 16-18, 2026, for a renewed celebration of family joy, education and togetherness!
"Side by Side or Miles Apart, Family will Always be Connected by Heart"